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Student:

Planning

Details and grading sheet

Aspect 1

Aspect 2

The design context will normally offer a

variety of potential problems to solve.
o
Brainmap of context

A focused problem and need is identified

and fully explained/evidence given.
o
Lifestyle board/photos of
location
o
Existing examples,
o
User research,
o
Could include Gantt chart.
o
Objective analysis

Formulating a brief or research question

Selecting variables or
specifications

The brief is detailed and justified and explains the nature of

the intended outcome by including the following:
o
The design goal
o
The target market
o
The major constraints
o
The criteria by which a good design proposal may be
achieved
o
Scale of production described

The initial specifications are explained in

relation to the design brief
The specification is reasonably complete and
justified as list of criteria.
New improved specifications are stated

Grade

Notes

Checklist

Defining the problem

Aspect 3

Identifies a focused problem for a design

project or investigation.

States a detailed brief or research question that is appropriate to

the level of study.

Selects and explains appropriate variables

specifications.

Identifies a suitable problem, but lacks detail in

explanation.
Does not identify a suitable problem or repeats
the general aim provided by the teacher.

States a brief or research question, but this is not explained in

detail.
Does not state a brief or research question or the brief or
research.

Selects some appropriate variables or

specifications.
Does not select appropriate variables or
specifications.

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Research

Details and grading sheet

Aspect 1

Aspect 2

Strategies

Data Collection

A research plan includes:

o
Identifies a variety of sources
o
Primary and secondary,
o
Qualitative and quantitative)
o
Suitable strategies for data
collection are identified
o
The priorities for collecting data
are clear.

Data collected is appropriate and relevant.

Sufficient appropriate data is collected.

Data processing and analysis

A balance between qualitative and quantitative data.

A balance between primary and secondary data
Data is presented clearly using a variety of appropriate
forms for example tables, graphs, photographs,
drawings and diagrams are understandable and labelled
correctly, written observations and questionnaires are
clear

Clear evidence that raw data has been

transformed and presented astutely in a form
suitable for analysis, specifically data is analysed
and processed correctly allowing for easy
interpretation, for example observations are
annotated, market research results are
converted to graphical form and results analysed,
diagrams/ drawings used to explain points.
Written analysis is detailed and in sufficient
detail for the brief to be answered.

Analysis is made on the usefulness of the data

collected in relation to the brief.

Errors or uncertainties about the data collected

should be identified when appropriate and the
effect on the reliability of the data qualified.

Grade

Notes

Checklist

Aspect 3

Identifies suitable strategies for research.

Collects appropriate research material.

Processes research material astutely with detailed

analysis.

Identifies some relevant strategies.

Collects some useful research material.

Does not identify strategies or strategies are

teacher-directed.

Does not collect any research material or the material is

inappropriate.

Processes research material appropriately, though

analysis is limited.
Processes research material inappropriately

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Development

Details and grading sheet

Aspect 1

Aspect 2

Checklist

Creativity

Techniques

Use a variety of techniques,

brainstorming, attribute listing etc.

A range of original and innovative solutions

(new ideas, creative, inventive) explored
and explained using freehand sketches.

Analytical annotations explains strengths

and weaknesses

The research material forms the basis for

generation of ideas.
Ideas are evaluated for feasibility against
specification and

Solution

A wide range of techniques are used that are appropriate to

the task and provide evidence of innovative ideas. These
should include:
o
Freehand, isometric exploded and perspective
drawings
o
Detailed drawing in the form of orthographic
drawings (working drawings)
o
Physical models (prototypes, scale, etc)
o
CAD (in design process / simulation of final
proposal)
o
Tests or Experiments

Arrives at a good solution to the problem

with all aspects resolved

The detailing is sufficient for the solution to

be realised, with materials and manufacturing
techniques made explicit.

The optimum solution is identified and

evaluated in relation to the brief and
specifications (e.g. attribute analysis, client
interviewed, market research)

The final solution is described in appropriate

detail.

Idea Chosen for Development e.g.

Attribute Analysis, interview with client.

Detailed Working Drawings are produced in

correct format (correct symbol), using
appropriate format (including dimensions,
joints, parts list, tolerance, finish) and are to
a standard that a third party could make the
product.

Grade

Notes

Aspect 3

Identifies suitable strategies for research.

Collects appropriate research material.

Processes research material astutely with detailed analysis.

Identifies some relevant strategies.

Collects some useful research material.

Processes research material appropriately, though analysis is limited.

Does not identify strategies or strategies are teacherdirected.

Does not collect any research material or the material is inappropriate.

Processes research material inappropriately.

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Evaluation

Details and grading sheet

Aspect 1

Aspect 2

Conclusion

Procedure

Evaluation against Specification

Checklist

Aspect 3

Recommendations

Evaluating the Procedure

The results of the analysis of data are

interpreted to critically evaluate whether
the product or products meet the
specification.

Improvements to the Procedure

Evidence of a comprehensive evaluation of the procedures at

each stage of the investigation.
The advantages of the procedure, its limitations and
weaknesses and their significance are commented on.

Improvements to the procedures are

recommended with reference to the
weaknesses and limitations identified in

If improvements to the data collection are

recommended, modifications should address
issues of precision, accuracy and
reproducibility of the results.

Conclusion

The results of the evaluation against

specification are used to reach a valid
conclusion that addresses the brief/
research question.

The modifications proposed should be

realistic and clearly described in detail.
Improvements to the Product or Products

Included are: annotated free hand sketches,

CAD (possibly annotated) and photographs of
model are used to show changes graphically.
An updated set of specifications.

Grade

Notes

Modifications/ improvements to the product

or products are suggested and explained.

Provides clear evidence of a valid conclusion that addresses the

brief or research question.

Includes comprehensive evaluation of procedures at each stage of the investigation or

project.

Makes realistic recommendations for improvement.

Provides a reasonable conclusion that makes reference to the

brief or research question.
Provides no valid conclusion.

Includes limited evaluation of procedures

Makes some useful recommendations for improvement.

Includes no evaluation of procedures or procedures are teacher directed.

Makes no valid recommendations for improvement

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